It’s just a smidgen but every time you get a chance to hear about the shake-ups needed in our beloved labor movement, it’s worth saying “yeah, baby”. And, sisters and …
Episode 47: Real Health Care Takes A Big Step Forward
It’s not going to happen tomorrow or even next year. But, the day when insurance companies are no longer bankrupting people every single day because of outrageous premiums is drawing …
Episode 46: The Secret War Against Unions—And It’s About To Get Worse
No surprise. The traditional media will never tell people about the multi-billion dollar anti-union industry which corporations use to intimidate any workers who try to organize a union. So, I …
Episode 45: The Bad Seeds Taking Root In Iowa and California
Remember the election for the Democratic California state party chair? It has stayed sleazy. I circle back with progressive chair candidate Kimberly Ellis to hear the latest—sexism, racism and just …
Episode 44: Mansions of fear, Mansions of Pain
Having chicken tonight? Go right ahead, but pause for a few minutes to listen to my look at the brutal working conditions faced by poultry plant workers—and the entirely insane …
Episode 43: The FoxConn Scam—This Is How Taxpayers Get Ripped Off Every Day
Here’s how the elites reach deep into your pocket to rob you. By now, we know how fraud is a business model for Wall Street and other elites. But, it’s …
Episode 42: Democratic Litmus Test Misfire: How About Tax Cuts For Rich, Not Womens’ Rights?
Sometimes, you have to wonder: are Democratic Party leaders dumb or just ideologically bankrupt? I talk to a leading abortion rights advocate, Vicki Saporta, about the foolish suggestion floated by …
Episode 41: Class Warfare and Racism–Workers Take On The Economic Machine
Start by being inspired by Billy Bragg’s “There Is Power In The Union”. Then, listen as I talk to a Nissan worker who is at the center of a critical …
Episode 40: Firing The Status Quo, California Dreaming
Political revolution ain’t beanbag. It’s hard work and requires taking on tough assignments. I talk about two of the efforts with my guests: Pat Harris joins us for a chat …
Episode 39: Killing Big, Killing Small
The economic and political system kills people, in big numbers and, sometimes, one at a time. This week, I look at the killing, big and small, with my guests. In …